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A satellite image above Columbia. The city is labeled, and four blue lines are going off — one north, one east, one south, and one west — out past the edges of the screen.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Columbia’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of COLA, cities across the world await.
September 02, 2025 09:32 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
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3 u-pick farms to check out this spring 🍓
Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
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Culture
Your guide to the 2023 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out
March 14, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Two black bugs with red heads connected by the ends cling to a white flower.
Travel and Outdoors
Columbia, city of love… bugs
Get ready for lovebug season in the spring and fall.
March 10, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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These 3 equestrian events are sure to stirrup excitement 🏇
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Enjoy an outdoor getaway right here in Cola
No need to pack a bag — we’re going on an adventure right here in our hometown.
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Eat your way through Spartanburg’s Spartanburger Trail 🍔
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Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Columbia, SC
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
Spring equinox in Columbia, SC
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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The aerial lift will connect the zoo and botanical garden and offer panoramic views of the Saluda River area.
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Join us at COLAtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 26, 2025
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Looking to break out of your comfort zone as an introvert? Follow your interests and partake in these groups and gatherings.
February 21, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s 2025 visible litter audit results
The environmental nonprofit conducts an annual audit of Richland and Lexington counties to assess the level of visible litter.
February 21, 2025
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Joffrey Ballet Joins USC Dance for residency and performance
The Joffrey Ballet partners with USC for a three-week residency, culminating in an Saturday, April 5 performance with USC students and orchestra.
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How Columbia’s Design Review Commission shapes the city
Columbia’s Design Review Commission approved major projects, preservation efforts, and urban developments in 2024, shaping the city’s growth while preserving character.
February 20, 2025
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